Top 10 worst drivers by profession

Know a really bad driver? Chances are they might be an attorney, judge, government worker or a dog groomer, according to a new study listing the most dangerous drivers by profession.

A study conducted by online agency Insurance.com found that attorneys nabbed the No. 1 spot on a Top 10 10 list of "most dangerous drivers by profession," with 44 percent claiming a prior accident when receiving a car insurance comparison quote from insurance.com.

Findings were based on accident claims as a percentage of quotes, the agency said, and used its proprietary data.

Here is the full list Insurance.com's study of most dangerous driver's by profession:

1. Attorney/Judge

2. Financial professionals

3. Government worker (GS6)

4. Bartender or Waiter

5. Business Professionals

6. Dog Groomer

7. Marketing/Advertising professionals

8. Barber/Stylist

9. Coach

10. Nurse

So why did these folks rank so high? Distraction.

That was apparently the opposite for those on the other end of the study, deemed the least dangerous drivers. To that end are athletes and homemakers, the agency said.

"Professions that demand multi-tasking - being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule - are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents," said Sam Belden, vice president at Insurance.com.

"On the other hand, though the job of a homemaker demands multi-tasking, young children are often along for any car ride. And when children are involved, people tend to take their time and use greater caution."

In announcing the study, Insurance.com reminds drivers that the chance of a rate increase is more likely based on factors such as accident severity, if you're at fault, the value of your insurance claim, type of violation, and if the accident appears on your motor vehicle or comprehensive loss underwriting exchange report.

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